James Torrez
James joined KTVU in January 2021. Since his time, he's reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, mass shootings in San Jose and Sacramento, as well as playoff runs for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors.
James began his career as a reporter/fill-in anchor at WTVC in Chattanooga Tennessee, where he was named Best TV News Reporter by Tennessee Associated Press in 2017. After 2.5 years, he moved back home to West Palm Beach where he became a multimedia journalist at WPEC. There, he earned an EMMY nomination for his work covering the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian striking the Bahamas.
James was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications with a specialization in News and Producing at the University of Florida. In college, James won a professional Florida Associated Press award for a feature piece produced with a study abroad group in Florence, Italy.
Coming from South Florida, James was excited to escape the humidity and learn about the microclimates of the Bay Area. He also loves to explore the different cuisines in each district of San Francisco; you can easily find him looking for the next DIm Sum spot in Chinatown. James also enjoys all kinds of sports. He plays and coaches soccer and volleyball in the Bay Area. On Saturdays in the Fall, you can find James rooting on his beloved Gators on the college football field.
The latest from James Torrez
World Cup: What you need to know about USA vs Australia
The U.S. Men’s National Team is facing a critical injury question ahead of its highly anticipated World Cup match-up against Australia Friday.
Fleeing Trader Joe's theft suspect killed, SFPD officers pinned by car
A man trying to steal items from Trader Joe's in San Francisco on Friday morning was killed by the driver of a car as he was running away from two police officers, who also were struck and injured in the same accident, police said.
World Cup: Keys for the USMNT to win over Paraguay
As the U.S. Men’s National Team prepares for its highly anticipated Friday night World Cup opener against Paraguay, tactical and emotional preparation will take center stage.
San Jose soccer fans go wild for Team Mexico win
San Jose's San Pedro Square was a sea of green on Thursday, during the FIFA World Cup kickoff match as Mexico took on South Africa – the first soccer game airing on a large TV screen for anyone to see.
San Francisco leaders say they're making progress with homeless population
San Francisco leaders say they are making significant progress in addressing the city's homeless problem, pointing to new data released Tuesday morning.
Paraguay arrives in San Jose, sets up basecamp ahead of USA Opener
The FIFA World Cup begins this Thursday with Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa, and the Bay Area is officially taking center stage as a hub for international teams.
Fairfield High moves graduation after deadly mass shooting
School officials have moved Fairfield High School’s graduation ceremony on Friday to a different site after a deadly mass shooting that killed an 18-year-old and hospitalized three other people. The decision comes after students petitioned the school to relocate the ceremony following Wednesday night’s violence.
Australian team arrives in Bay Area for FIFA World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.
BottleRock, Carnaval: Bay Area events on Memorial Day weekend
The Bay Area is shaping up to be warm and sunny this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of outdoor options stretching from San Francisco to the North Bay.
California gas prices reaching all-time highs ahead of Memorial Day
Travel for Memorial Day weekend kicks off today, with experts expecting nearly 6 million Californians to travel away from home despite statewide gas prices reaching all-time highs.